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Garcia says he'd return to Oakland, as the starter
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com - 10/16/2009
Garcia says he'd return to Oakland, as the starter
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Raiders coach Tom Cable hasn't ruled out bringing back quarterback Jeff Garcia. But if Garcia returns, he'll have a few conditions. Well, one condition. Garcia will want to start. In an interview with Chris Myers and Steve Hartman of FOX Sports Radio (via SportsRadioInterviews.com ), Garcia ...
Raiders Achieve First Down
theonion.com - 10/16/2009
Raiders Achieve First Down
— theonion.com — October 15, 2009 | Onion Sports EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—In an improbable display of competence and a basic... execution of football fundamentals, the Oakland Raiders stunned the football world Sunday when running back Michael Bush miraculously rushed for ... (more) Raiders Achieve First Down

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espn.go.com - 10/19/2009
Harsh criticism spurs Oakland's upset win
— espn.go.com — Posted by ESPN.com s Bill Williamson OAKLAND -- Antonio Pierce s harsh comments about the Oakland Raiders... ended up doing both the Raiders and his New York Giants a favor. Pierce s words woke the Raiders up, who reacted by punishing the Giants NFC East ... (more) Harsh criticism spurs Oakland's upset win

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Leaders, Coaches Needed in Oakland
raiders.gearupforsports.com - 10/19/2009
Leaders, Coaches Needed in Oakland
— raiders.gearupforsports.com — Two head coaches in three years later, JaMarcus Russell is still playing like he is a rookie.... And it’s not entirely his fault. Russell has been forced to learn a new playbook every year and just when you think he’s getting the hang of things, another head coach gets the ax.  ... (more) Leaders, Coaches Needed in Oakland

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The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae:  And Now, A Word On Sunday's "Scrimmage"

Bleeding Green Nation:  Jeff Garcia talks about the Raiders

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And Now, A Word On Sunday's "Scrimmage"
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae — ... qualities whatsoever, save for an arm just strong enough to overthrow everybody. I'm all for giving quarterbacks a shot (see: Kolb, Kevin), especially when they play for lousy teams.  Right now, he is the reason the Raiders are so awful.  He gives them absolutely no shot to win, and hasn't shown any ability to improve.  In fact, he's regressed.  His teammates don't believe in him, and apparently they've already packed it in. Again, don't take my word for it.  Jeff Garcia: "I just feel like it's an unfortunate situation when the entire ...

Jeff Garcia talks about the Raiders
Bleeding Green Nation — ... Earlier this month, Jeff Garcia(who has played for both Oakland & Philly this year) shared his thoughts on the Raiders as a team and on their QB Jamarcus Russell. His thoughts were not pretty. First on Russell. "I just feel like it's an unfortunate situation when the entire work ethic and the entire goal of the team is really put upon one guy's shoulder who really isn't maybe ready for that situation or ready to take on that sort of responsibility," Garcia said.  "And I'm not saying JaMarcus can never be that ...

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gridironfans.com 10/3/2009 — Quarterback Jeff Garcia left Oakland on Sept. 5 without explaining his decision to ask for his release and on Friday, he opened up with both barrels, saying he asked out because of a lack of commitment from some players and him being powerless to effect change as a backup. "It was to a ...
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